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    Barrier nursing or isolation techniques aim to confine microorganisms to a recognized area through various barrier methods. These include using masks, gloves, and gowns to prevent the spread of pathogens through droplets, feces, wounds, or blood based on the type of isolation needed. Proper disposal of contaminated items and good hand hygiene are also emphasized.

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    Barrier nursing or isolation techniques aim to confine microorganisms to a recognized area through various barrier methods. These include using masks, gloves, and gowns to prevent the spread of pathogens through droplets, feces, wounds, or blood based on the type of isolation needed. Proper disposal of contaminated items and good hand hygiene are also emphasized.

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    Barrier nursing or isolation techniques aim to confine microorganisms to a recognized area through various barrier methods. These include using masks, gloves, and gowns to prevent the spread of pathogens through droplets, feces, wounds, or blood based on the type of isolation needed. Proper disposal of contaminated items and good hand hygiene are also emphasized.

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    barrier technique or barrier nursing /Isolation. Methods of isolation.

    Introduction: Prevention of direct contact with the infected person is


    studied under barrier nursing.
    Definition: Barrier nursing or isolation technique is intended to confine the
    microorganism within a given and recognized area

    Methods or Techniques used to prevent spread of Infection


    1. Respiratory isolation:
    (i) It is indicated when pathogens are spread through droplets
    (ii) Barrier method used are mask, tissue paper, handkerchiefs.
    (iii) Tissue if used should be discarded properly.
    (iv) Handkerchiefs should be cleaned and disinfected
    (v) Restrict the number of visitors.
    (vi) Reasonable distance to prevent the droplet infection and to prevent
    breathing contaminated air.
    2. Enteric isolation:
    i) It is indicated when pathogens are transmitted in faeces
    (ii) Barrier method used are gloves and gowns.
    iii) Hand washing should be emphasized both to nurse and client.
    (iv) The soiled articles such as linen should be disinfected before it is sent
    to dhobi,
    3. Wound and Skin isolation:
    (i) It is indicated when pathogens which are found in wound can be
    transmit-ted by contact with wounds or by contacts with articles
    contaminated with wound discharger.
    (ii) Barrier methods used are gloves and gown.
    (iii) Important point is to dispose safely the dressing and discharges from
    wound and disinfection of articles.
    (iv) Great care should be taken by nurses to prevent cuts or abrasions on
    their hands
    4. Blood isolation
    (i) It is indicated in pathogens who are found in blood.
    (ii) Therefore, any equipment that comes in contact with blood should be
    carefully disinfected before touching another object or person.
    (iii) Uses of mosquito nets are also emphasized to prevent this type of
    infection.

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